4 Warning Signs You Need a New Central Air Conditioner
Wondering if it’s time to say goodbye to your central air conditioner? Maybe the air conditioner needs repairing and you’re wondering if it’s worth it. Or maybe you’re just cautious and are planning ahead. Whatever the case, we’re here to help. Here are 4 signs you need a new central AC. 1) Reached retirement age […]
“Does My AC Actually Need More Freon or Am I Being Scammed?”
You’re suspicious. An air conditioner repair person has told you that you’re low on Freon (a brand name of refrigerant.) And he’s charging you an arm and a leg to add more! You’re right to be concerned, because refrigerant is never used up like gas in a car. Your air conditioner is a sealed system, […]
5 Effortless Ways to Keep Your Summer Utility Bills Low
Want to take a chunk out of your air conditioning bills every month without too much effort? Do these 5 things. 1) Be smart with your thermostat While it may be more convenient to set your thermostat at one temperature and never touch it again, it’s also costly! Instead, be smart with your thermostat temperature […]
When Can I Get a Deal on a New Air Conditioner and Furnace?
If you are a proactive homeowner who doesn’t wait for equipment failure, and understands that you are on borrowed time in the foreseeable future. Well a question I’m often asked is when is the best time of year to replace this equipment so I can get the best deal? Well the Spring and Fall is […]
Air Conditioning Mini Split Options for Homes with a Boiler
Well the first thing I can say is homeowners have more options on how to cool their home then they did say 12 years ago if they have radiant heat from a boiler system.Which many older homes here in the Twin Cities fit this category. Not until the advent of the ductless mini split system […]
Why Is My Basement Colder Than My Upstairs?
The cause of the different temperatures is actually very simple. Warm air goes up and cold air goes down. You can feel the difference in the air temperature moving up and down your stairs by crawling up the stairs. Cold air will hit you in the face as you crawl up the stairs. Now that […]
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Cold temps and high winds resulting in a low wind chill is the major cause of frozen pipes in the wall. The second leading cause is homes not being occupied and losing heat. Frozen plumbing can be more than a temporary inconvenience. Frozen pipes can cause major damage when the pipe thaws and the water […]